Thursday, October 1, 2015

“#tbt Issue of the defunct Harper’s Weekly from...

"#tbt Issue of the defunct Harper's Weekly from October 1, 1881, mourning the death of President James A. Garfield. Garfield was shot in July of that year, and finally died September 19. Some argue that his death was due to doctors probing the gunshot wound with unsterilized fingers. #newspaper #history #medicalhistory #philadelphia #president #assasination #medical" By muttermuseum on Instagram.